Antianemic
Antianemic
Antianemic (pronunciation: an-tee-uh-nee-mik) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe substances or treatments that are used to combat or prevent anemia, a condition characterized by a deficiency in the number or quality of red blood cells in the body.
Etymology
The term "antianemic" is derived from the Greek words "anti", meaning against, and "anemia", meaning lack of blood. It is used to describe any substance or treatment that works against anemia.
Related Terms
- Anemia: A condition in which there is a deficiency of red cells or of haemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.
- Hemoglobin: The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
- Erythropoiesis: The process by which red blood cells (erythrocytes) are produced.
- Iron Deficiency Anemia: A common type of anemia caused by a lack of iron, which is needed to produce hemoglobin.
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia: A condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells, due to a lack of vitamin B12.
- Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia: A type of anemia caused by a deficiency of folic acid, a type of B vitamin.
Antianemic Agents
Antianemic agents are substances that increase the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the body. These can include:
- Iron Supplements: These are often used to treat iron deficiency anemia.
- Vitamin B12 Supplements: These can be used to treat vitamin B12 deficiency anemia.
- Folic Acid Supplements: These can be used to treat folic acid deficiency anemia.
- Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents: These drugs stimulate the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Antianemic
- Wikipedia's article - Antianemic
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